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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 884.95 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 884.95 and 634.28 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 884.95 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/884.95 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 884.95 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 561,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,306.09/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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